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January 8, 2018
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Key Dates for June 5 California Primary
SACRAMENTO – With just five months until California’s Primary Election on June 5, 2018, here is a roundup of key election-related dates.
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Candidate filing period |
February 12 – March 9 |
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Extended filing period if eligible incumbent does not file |
March 10* – March 14 |
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State Voter Information Guide on public display |
February 20 – March 12 |
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State Voter Information Guide mailing period |
April 26 – May 15 |
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Randomized alphabet drawing for candidate order on ballots |
March 15 |
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Certified list of candidates published |
March 29 |
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Military and overseas ballot mailing begins |
April 6 – April 21** |
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Vote-By-Mail ballot mailing period |
May 7 – May 29 |
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15-Day Close of Registration |
May 21*** |
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Election Day |
June 5 |
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County elections officials process ballots, certify results |
June 5 – July 5 |
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Secretary of State compiles results, certifies election |
July 13 |
Click here for a detailed 2018 calendar
*Date falls on a weekend or state holiday; the action may be conducted on the next business day.
** April 21, 2018 is a Saturday; this deadline does not move forward to the next business day.
***Californians who miss this deadline and still need to register to vote or update their voter registration may do so at their county elections office or a designated satellite location during the 14 days leading up to and including Election Day (May 22 – June 5)
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